Pre-colonial ethnic institutions and party politics in Africa
Journal of Comparative Economics • Vol/Iss. 50 • Elsevier • • Published In • Pages: 969-980 •
By Amodio, Francesco, Chiovelli, Giorgio, Munson, Dylan
Hypothesis
Pre-colonial centralization predicts more political centralization and more regional development.
Note
Pre-colonial centralization was significantly related with development while political competition was not. The authors then used the instrumental variable approach and found pre-colonial centralization is a sufficient instrument for political competition, therefore claiming lowering political competitiveness significantly increases contemporary regional development.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ordinary least squares regression | Supported | p<0.05 to p<0.1 | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Political competitiveness | Independent | Political Parties, Elections |
| Pre-colonial centralization | Independent | Territorial Hierarchy |
| Regional development | Dependent | Economic Planning And Development |